Non Solum began as a regular series in 2013, and it has proven to be one of Pray Tell’s most popular features. The introduction to the series said:
Moderator’s note: “Non Solum” is a new feature at Pray Tell for our readership community to discuss practical liturgical issues. The title comes from article 11 of the Vatican II liturgy constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium: “Therefore there is to be vigilance among holy pastors that in liturgical action not only are laws for valid and licit celebration to be observed, but that the faithful should participate knowingly, actively, and fruitfully.” (Ideo sacris pastoribus advigilandum est ut in actione liturgica non solum observentur leges ad validam et licitam celebrationem, sed ut fideles scienter, actuose et fructuose eandem participent.) May the series contribute to good liturgical practice – not only following the law, but especially grasping the spirit of the liturgy!
Here’s what we posted in Non Solum in 2014. Have a look, in case you missed one or the other topic, or want to refer back to something.
- Flags in Sanctuaries
- The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
- Liturgy and the Environment
- The Centrality of the Eucharistic Prayer
- Teaching New Music
- Gloria at Weddings
- Musical Resources for Small Parishes
- Scrutinies in Scattered Parishes
- Inaugurating an Old/New Space
- Sitting for Choral Kyrie and Gloria
- Choosing a Communion Song
- Use of Organ in Lent
- The Renewal of Baptismal Promises during Easter Day Mass
- Baptismal Vespers
- Paschal Candle in Misson Parishes
- Celebrant Adoring Cross without Shoes
- Joy At Communion? With a Smile? (72 comments!)
- Pictures during Liturgical Celebrations
- Mass Etiquette Cards
- Empty Pews
- Using Historic Vessels and Vestments
- Posture of the Assembly during the Psalm
- The Laying On of Hands at an Ordination
- The Consecration and Distribution of Low-Gluten Hosts
- Scheduling Ministers
- Children at Mass
- Liturgical Presidency
- Training Liturgical Ministers
- Liturgical Hospitality
- Introducing Sung Hymns or Songs at Mass
- Bodily Imagery in the Liturgy
- Bios of Saints for Worship Aids and Bulletins
- The Dismissal
- The Liturgy of the Hours in Parishes
- Introducing the Faithful to the Mass of the Day
- The Prayer of the Faithful
- Which Optional Memorials to Observe
- Sunday Readings Books
- Who Should Pick the Music?
- Remembering the Dead in November
- Is Our Worship Too Extroverted?
- Terminology for What the Ordained Minister Does at Eucharist
- Blessing of Advent Wreath
- What New Gloria Settings Do You Recommend?
- The Te Deum
- The Christmas Proclamation
- Introductions before the Readings
Thank you Father Anthony for the Non Solum idea. An interactive box to ask questions is a novel idea. Since I am a follower of a different liturgical book, I have no questions for Non Solum save for topics which would probably cause controversy. I sense that Non Solum is for the positive development of liturgy, and not a “food fight”.
Best New Year for you and the Abbey.
Good morning.
I just submitted comments to NON SOLUM on the topic of Anointing of the SIck, “sick calls”, etc.
As soon as I pushed the SUBMIT button, everything I had written just disappeared. Gone!
Still in your “office” or gone “to the ethers”?
Thanks.
fr gerald ragis
I see your comment. We will add it to our list for Non Solum. Thanks!